Refine your story idea, pitch document, and outline before diving into writing
Enhance structure, characters, plot, and storylines for maximum impact
Get career advice based on your personal writing and professional goals
About this course:
This workshop guides you through writing a solid draft of an original pilot script from your one-hour outline created in a previous course. You start by reworking your story idea and outline as needed, fixing story problems and maximizing the drama potential. Special attention is paid to refining the world, characters, tone and story of your pilot. You then move toward completing a first draft of your script, working on scenes, dialogue and action, until it captures your original vision and matches a network's likely requirements. You must bring a completed story outline and first ten pages to the first day of class.
Prerequisites
SCRIPT X 422.3 One-Hour TV III, SCRIPT X 422.3N One-Hour TV Intensive III, or SCRIPT X 422.7 Dramedy TV III, or department approval.
Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.
This course meets in person at the designated class meeting time and location, including a combination of required in-person and limited Zoom meetings – please check the meeting schedule below for exact dates and location. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation. Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible.
Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from February 03, 2025 to April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
(Optional)
INSIDE THE ROOM : WRITING TELEVISION WITH THE PROS AT UCLA EXTENSION WRITERS' PROGRAM
by VENIS, LINDA
Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.
This online course is conducted through Canvas, a secure website that allows students to log in to access lectures, discussions, and other course materials on demand. There are no required class meetings. Each course is structured with weekly assignments and deadlines. Lectures and coursework are accessible throughout the week. Workshops are conducted in writing via discussion boards with your instructor and classmates.
Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from February 03, 2025 to April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
(Optional)
NOBODY WANTS TO READ YOUR SH!T : WHY THAT IS AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT
by PRESSFIELD, STEVEN
Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.
This course meets in person at the designated class meeting time and location, including a combination of required in-person and limited Zoom meetings – please check the meeting schedule below for exact dates and location. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation. Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible.
Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from April 28, 2025 to July 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Sat Jun 28, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Discussion
Sat Jul 12, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Discussion
Sat Jul 19, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Discussion
Sat Jul 26, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Discussion
Sat Aug 2, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Discussion
Sat Aug 9, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Discussion
Sat Aug 16, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Discussion
Sat Aug 23, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Discussion
Sat Sep 6, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
Discussion
Sat Sep 13, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center
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Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens April 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.
This course is held via video teleconference. Instructors use Zoom to offer live class meetings at the designated class meeting time. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation. Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible
Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from April 28, 2025 to July 06, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Tue Jun 24, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom Remote Learning
Discussion
Tue Jul 1, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom Remote Learning
Discussion
Tue Jul 8, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom Remote Learning
Discussion
Tue Jul 15, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom Remote Learning
Discussion
Tue Jul 22, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom Remote Learning
Discussion
Tue Jul 29, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom Remote Learning
Discussion
Tue Aug 5, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom Remote Learning
Discussion
Tue Aug 12, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom Remote Learning
Discussion
Tue Aug 19, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom Remote Learning
Discussion
Tue Aug 26, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom Remote Learning
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